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COMMUNITY
GRANTS

There are several Community Grants available to support local students, organizations, nonprofits, and community-driven initiatives that make a meaningful impact. The African American Community Roundtable is here to help ensure that our community is aware of these wonderful opportunities.

 

The below grants are now open and accepting applications. Please read the application instructions carefully. All questions should be sent to the grant-providing organization.

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Youth Support Grant

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The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds for-profit and nonprofit social enterprises with grants exceeding $50,000 for programs that directly serve or impact children and youth from urban low-income communities in the areas of education, health, and family economic stability. If you haven't applied already, go here now.


Maximum Amount: $50,000+
Application Deadline: Rolling

To see full details visit:

https://urbanawarenessusa.org/urban-youth-support

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Tech & Learning Grant for After School Programs (IGT)

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International Game Technology's After School Advantage Program provides funding for equipment, software, internet access, and volunteer support to create after-school computer centers that help minority and disadvantaged children ages 5–18 develop essential technology skills. If you haven't applied already, go here now.


Maximum Amount: Unspecified

Application Deadline: Rolling

To see full details visit:

https://urbanawarenessusa.org/after-school-tech-grant/

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Environmental & Community Impact Grant (Waste Management)

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Waste Management offers grants of up to $150,000 to support environmental stewardship, sustainability education, workforce development, community vitality, and supplier diversity, funding programs that create cleaner, safer, and more sustainable communities. If you haven't applied already, go here now.


Maximum Amount: $150,000

Application Deadline: Rolling

To see full details visit:

https://urbanawarenessusa.org/environment-community-grant/

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Children’s Education & Arts Grant (Charles Lafitte Foundation)

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The Charles Lafitte Foundation provides grants to support children’s education, advocacy, healthcare, and the arts, funding programs that enhance learning, improve child welfare, advance medical research, and inspire creativity in young minds. If you haven't applied already, go here now.


Median Amount: $10,000

Application Deadline: Rolling

To see full details or go to:

 

https://urbanawarenessusa.org/children-education-arts-grant/

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Foundation for Financial Planning

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FFP provides grants to a range of community-based and national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose programs reach underserved families with free, quality financial advice from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals.


Maximum Amount: $40,000

Application Deadline: Rolling

To see full details visit:

https://ffpprobono.org/our-work/grants/

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The Chatlos Foundation, Inc.

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The Chatlos Foundation proclaims the Glory of God by funding nonprofit organizations doing work in the United States and around the globe. Support is provided to organizations currently exempt by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States.Placement of an organization within our categories is determined by the organization’s overall mission rather than the project under consideration.


Median Amount: Up to $20,000

Application Deadline: Rolling

To see full details or go to:

https://chatlos.org/guidelines/categories-of-giving/

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Literacy Opportunity Fund

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Grants through our Literacy Opportunity Fund help US-based nonprofit organizations do their work in transforming lives through adult literacy.


Maximum Amount: Up to $6,000

Application Deadline: Rolling; issued multiple times per year 

To see full details visit:

https://www.proliteracy.org/grants-funding/literacy-opportunity-fund/

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Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation

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The Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation provides funds to charitable organizations whose programs advance the development of all areas of the lives of children and young adults. The Foundation places special emphasis on, and channels most of its financial resources toward, those organizations whose attention is concentrated on eating disorders and education for the underprivileged.


Median Amount: Up to $50,000

Application Deadline: Rolling

To see full details or go to:

http://www.hpdavis.org/application.html

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George Shinn Foundation

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The GEORGE SHINN FOUNDATION is inspired by the teachings of Christ and committed to improving the lives of those in need through education and the sharing of resources to address basic human needs. For 501 (c)(3) organizations interested in applying for a grant need first to send a brief letter of inquiry. 


Maximum Amount: Up to $40,000

Application Deadline: Rolling

To see full details visit:

http://www.georgeshinnfoundation.org/grant-information/

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